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Re: A few comments on SE Naboo Fighter
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Sat, 4 Jan 2003 22:56:00 GMT
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"David Simmons" <xenobuzz@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:H7D0J7.K0y@lugnet.com...
> Got one using the buy one get second 50% off sale at TRU.  Much better
> translation of the shape.  The chrome pieces are, of course, awesome.  I • was
> also quite intrigued by the click-joint used in the stand, which is much
> small smaller and much more flexible in terms of use.  Huge mecha
> possibilities here.  An excellent assortment of the new inverse and • regular
> split-slope pieces.  I especially like the trans-light blue Techic wheels
> used to simulate engine glow.
> 
> My only criticism is too few Techic pegs are used to attach the four cones
> on the engines.  Using only two pins makes them very floppy.  I used six • on
> each cone and it's much firmer.  Looks less droopy too.  However, a very
> fine model overall with a great selection of yellow bricks, which is • always
> good.
> Dave
> 
> 
I just got mine and I agree with the pins.  I don't know why they didn't
just use black friction pegs (the ones that have been around since technic
was concieved).  Anyway, that was the first change I made.  Of course, now I
am making another change...   (more to come shortly).

        -- Tom



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Got one using the buy one get second 50% off sale at TRU. Much better translation of the shape. The chrome pieces are, of course, awesome. I was also quite intrigued by the click-joint used in the stand, which is much small smaller and much more (...) (24 years ago, 19-Dec-02, to lugnet.starwars)

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